Ham Radio

Mobile Connectivity +α

by W4JDH
Earlier this week, I read on TmoNews.com that T-Mobile was making another promo on their webConnect (aircard) service. I had cashed in on a promo plan towards the end of last year for $50/mo instead of $60/mo, but this one is even more awesome: “Overage Free” rate plan for $40/mo. What this means is that ... Read More

GPS, Radios, and Arcane Software

by W4JDH
It’s fairly common knowledge that I possess an amateur radio license, callsign W4JDH. As such, I have this innate interest in things radio, and thanks to my overwhelmingly powerful interest in computers… I like things like packet radio and something called APRS, or the Automatic Position Reporting System, developed by Bob Bruninga, WB4APR. APRS itself ... Read More

EchoLink

by W4JDH
To introduce a new category, I present a post on an oft-discussed facet of amateur radio: EchoLink. I overheard someone at work the other day mentioning how neat it is and how it can be a good way to get young people interested in ham radio. The way he described it sounds exactly like the ... Read More